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Path-maker: take turns building a winding cone path for your partner to dribble. Each new path adds a surprise turn.
Cone Path Dribble
Dribble a winding path of cones with the inside, outside and sole of both feet.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set 6 cones in a zigzag, 2 big steps apart.
Core: Inside, outside and sole. Beat your own cleanest run.
- Ages
- 7 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, 6 cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Dribbling
The steps
How it works
- Set 6 cones in a zigzag, 2 big steps apart.
- Dribble through with the inside of your foot, then the outside.
- On the way back, roll the ball with your sole around each cone.
- Do 4 rounds; try to go a little faster each time, ball still close.
Coaching point
Lots of little touches. Head up between cones.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (big touches), Core (inside, outside and sole), More (weaker foot only). Beat your own cleanest run.
Story
You are a hiker following a winding trail through the forest.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own cleanest run. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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